Your Comprehensive Guide to Firewood
Welcome to the Firewood Guide at Dublin Logs Ltd. Your journey to find the perfect firewood to warm your home or elevate an evening has led you here. We understand the importance of the right choice in firewood. This guide is crafted to assist you through the intricacies of firewood, ensuring you select what’s best for your needs.
Difference Between Kiln Dried and Seasoned Firewood
When it comes to firewood, the type of drying process it undergoes can significantly impact its burning efficiency. At Dublin Logs, we offer both kiln dried and seasoned firewood, each with its unique benefits. we will go through the difference between kiln dried and seasoned firewood in this first part of the article and then go through the different types of woods we sell.
Kiln Dried Firewood: The Quick and Efficient Option
Our kiln dried firewood is imported from Eastern Europe and undergoes a controlled drying process. This ensures a moisture content of under 20%, making it ready-to-burn and highly efficient. The kiln drying process also eliminates pests and fungi, providing you with clean and safe firewood. We are in the process of becoming WFQA certified, ensuring the highest quality.
Why Choose Kiln Dried?
- Quick drying process
- Consistent moisture content
- Free from pests and fungi
Seasoned Firewood: The Eco-Friendly Choice
Our seasoned firewood is sourced from Irish forestry and processed in our yard in Co Kildare. Unlike traditional air drying, we use innovative methods like vented bags, large polytunnels, and modified IBC tanks to ensure optimal airflow. This allows the wood to dry naturally, using the sun and wind, making it an environmentally friendly option. Our seasoned firewood has a moisture content of under 25%, making it ready-to-burn.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Wood
Choosing the right wood for your fire is paramount for both efficiency and the overall burning experience. At Dublin Logs Ltd, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse selection to cater to varied needs. Each type of wood we provide has its unique characteristics, making it suitable for different occasions and preferences.
Our commitment at Dublin Logs Ltd goes beyond just providing firewood. We ensure that each type of wood we offer is sourced responsibly, aligning with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. When you choose from our range, you’re not only selecting quality but also supporting responsible forestry practices.
Why Choose Seasoned?
- Environmentally friendly
- Locally processed
- Supports Irish jobs
Drying Time and Seasonal Variations
The drying time for seasoned firewood can vary depending on the wood type and when it was harvested. For instance, oak takes longer to dry compared to ash. We harvest during the winter, process in the spring, and let it dry over the summer to ensure optimal moisture content.
Quality Assurance
Both our kiln dried and seasoned firewood are batch tested for moisture content. We are also in the process of becoming WFQA certified, providing you with the assurance of quality and sustainability.
A Closer Look at Our Firewood Selection
Oak, with its rich, dark tones and prominent grain patterns, is a favorite for many. Its dense nature ensures a prolonged and consistent burn, making it a top pick for those who desire a fire that lasts without the need for constant reloading. While oak’s slow burn produces a consistent heat, ideal for stoves and boilers, care should be taken when using it in open fires due to its occasional sparking. A protective guard is recommended. The smoky aroma of oak also makes it a favorite for wood-fired grills, adding a unique flavor to any dish.
Ash, characterized by its pale hue with a straight grain, is often dubbed the ‘king of firewood’. It’s renowned for its excellent heat output and clean burn, producing minimal soot or creosote. This makes it a prime choice for stoves where a clean burn is essential. Ash lights up easily and burns with a bright, lively flame, making it perfect for open fires and chimineas. Its steady heat and the delightful scent it emits when burned also make it a great choice for pizza ovens and grilling.
Hornbeam, with its smooth gray bark and fine grain, is a heavyweight in the firewood world, coming close to oak in terms of density. Its impressive density results in a long-lasting burn, making it a preferred choice for stoves and open fires where extended burn times are desired. The high calorific value of hornbeam ensures a warm and inviting environment, and its intense heat makes it a reliable choice for many heating applications.
Beech wood, with its pale cream color tinged with reddish hues and fine, even grain, is known for its slow-burning properties. This ensures a reliable and extended warmth, making it a favorite for many settings. Beech burns with a bright and lively flame, adding a visual charm to open fires. The mild and pleasant aroma of beech, combined with its consistent heat output, positions it as an excellent choice for pizza ovens. It’s also suitable for stoves and open fires, with its slower burn rate meaning less frequent reloading.
Birch, easily recognizable by its white, papery bark and fine grain, offers a vibrant flame and a delightful scent when burned. This combination makes it a popular choice for open fires and chimineas, where both the visual and aromatic aspects contribute to the experience. Birch lights up easily, offering a quick start to fires, and its aromatic qualities make it a choice wood for smoking in grills.
At Dublin Logs Ltd, we understand that the choice of firewood is not just about the burn, but also about the ambiance it creates. Each type of wood, with its unique appearance and characteristics, adds a different touch to the setting, ensuring your burning experience is both efficient and atmospheric.
Our Commitment to the Environment
At Dublin Logs Ltd, we’re not just about selling firewood; we’re dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our planet. We source our firewood with utmost responsibility, ensuring we only purchase from properly licensed forestry. Our commitment is evident in our use of FSC-certified firewood, underscoring our dedication to responsible sourcing. We’re also on our journey towards obtaining the Wood Fuel Quality Assurance, with an anticipated completion in August/September 2023. When you choose us, you’re not just getting quality firewood; you’re making an eco-conscious choice that champions responsible forestry.
Why Dublin Logs Ltd?
When you’re looking for top-quality firewood in Dublin, we’re here to serve. Our guide is more than just information; it’s a reflection of our passion for what we do. We invite you to explore, learn, and of course, feel the warmth that only the perfect firewood can bring.